Blackstone has agreed to acquire Champions Group, a major provider of essential home repairs, from Odyssey Investment Partners. The deal includes a workforce of 1,800 technicians and a base of 150,000 members. Odyssey and the current management will retain a minority stake. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2026, aiming to scale the platform and set new standards in the residential services industry.
Property giant Greystar has confirmed a new partnership with Dallas-based operator Lantower Residential to take over its management operations. The move will see Lantower exit the property management sector entirely. Greystar is set to assume responsibility for 23 multifamily communities which represent nearly 7,900 units across the United States. The transition began on February 17 and includes two sites currently under development that are expected to begin leasing in the first quarter of 2026.
World Liberty Financial has unveiled a new partnership to tokenise the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. Working with Securitize and DarGlobal, the firm aims to offer investors digital exposure to the ultra-luxury development. The project marks the start of a broader strategy to bring high-profile real-world assets onto the blockchain.
M&G Real Estate has entered into a joint venture with BlueRock Group to expand a residential portfolio in Berlin. The partnership involves a total investment of €47 million to modernise existing buildings and construct 75 new apartments. This move aims to address the severe housing shortage in some of the most popular districts in the German capital.
Aston Martin is bringing its signature British luxury to South American shores with the announcement of a landmark residential tower in João Pessoa, Brazil. Partnering with Setai Grupo GP, the 45-storey development marks the brand’s first foray into the region's real estate market.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Canary Technologies to roll out a new guest management platform across its 50 destinations. The initiative introduces AI-powered messaging and digital resources to streamline communication and reduce manual tasks for hotel teams. By adopting this technology, the brand aims to provide more responsive, multilingual support while allowing staff to focus on high-quality, in-person guest service.
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